In the final episode of our Introduction to Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) podcast series, Michelle looks at practical strategies that teachers and senior leadership can implement for children who have completely or partially withdrawn from school.
She talks about whether a partial/flexible timetable is a useful tool and how to use your school’s safe space effectively, as well as many more practical tips.
Michelle also talks about the importance of maintaining a strong, trusting and clearly communicated relationship with the parents of the EBSA child, as well as highlighting that these parents are often stressed, under a lot of demand and want more than anything for their child to regain access to their education and future.
This podcast series hosted by headteacher Michelle Masters, aims to improve understanding of Emotionally-Based School Avoidance (EBSA), specifically looking at what it is, how it can present, what the challenges in mainstream school can be and how to support the student.
There is overlap between the three causes of EBSA for example an autistic child may also have experienced trauma, but there will be differences in approach depending on whether the key barrier is neurodiversity, trauma or anxiety.
This podcast series is aimed at education professionals and parents/guardians.
CATCH members can access this podcast series as part of their membership and will also be able to watch any of the hundreds of webinars in our resource library at any time.
Non-members, find out how to join CATCH to access this webinar and our full library of resources covering topics such as neurodiversity, managing challenging behaviours, understanding attachment and trauma, and much more.
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